Emergency Survival Kits And You

By Alyce Powell


No matter where you live, an emergency might strike one day that could leave you helpless and vulnerable. That is, unless you prepare ahead of time and purchase emergency survival kits to get you through. There are lots of kits available on the market, so it behooves you to research them and find the right combination for your household.

These premade packages are a great idea, but many only have a certain amount of food in them, so buy extra kits or stock up on extra food. Go for items that don't need refrigeration in case of a power outage during your emergency, which is a very common occurrence. Shelf stable items in cans or boxes are your best bet to help stretch your food rations.

You will need something to wash all that extra food down with, so buying bottled water is a good idea as well. Emergency packs have water in them, but that must be rationed just like the food. Having more around the house isn't a bad idea, just make sure you are tempted to consume it, or replace it right away if you need to.

There are special kits that are available for specific kinds of disasters, such as earthquakes. A pack meant for earthquakes would have enough dried food and water for at least three days, though some may be large enough to last for several weeks. You can choose the size of the pack according to how many people are in your household. A kit usually is big enough for at least one person, though most are meant for two to four people.

Speaking of weather, another such pack that is widely available is a hurricane kit. These can be used for other weather disasters such as tropical storms, flash floods, or even a tornado. They have all the essentials you would need for such a storm, and like earthquake packs they are metered out for a certain amount of people, so read carefully and purchase more than one if needed.

Search and rescue kits are another type that is available on the market, and it may just save the life of someone you love or know. The items in one of these can vary greatly, but one item you might find is a bright vest, usually in shades of orange or yellow with reflective material. These allow you to be seen at night in case of a power outage. There might even be a portable stretcher that can be used in case of a medical emergency.

People forget that some emergencies are not related to the whether at all, and therefore they are wholly unprepared for them. Keeping a roadside assistance kit in your trunk can help you get through a car breakdown, especially if you are far from anywhere or anyone who can help you. No matter where you life, if you use your car often, this type of package can be a lifesaver.

Everyone should sit down and think ahead to any possible disaster that may strike, then prepare by purchasing emergency survival kits. They are a great investment which will pay off in the long run should a disaster happen to you. They also give you peace of mind knowing that you will have survival items on hand should something happen to you or your loved ones.




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